bandolier

British  

/ ˌbændəˈlɪə /

noun

1. a soldier's broad shoulder belt having small pockets or loops for cartridges

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Etymology

Origin of bandolier

C16: from Old French bandouliere , from Old Spanish bandolera , bandolero guerrilla, from Catalan bandoler , from bandol band, from Spanish bando ; see _band ¹

Example Sentences

On the field, she paid homage to Michael Jackson with a military-style bandolier, but also evoked Black Power symbolism through berets, afros, and raised-fist salutes.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025

Authorities located six rounds of ammunition on the movie set, in locations including in a box, a gun belt and a bandolier worn by Baldwin.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

As filming resumed, and a light snow fell on the shrub land, the film’s newly hired armorer, Andrew Wert, adjusted the leather bandolier fitted onto the actor.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Outfitted in his 10-gallon leather hat and a bandolier holding his brushes, Marquez painted for more than a month as Ukrainian military foot patrols passed by daily on their rounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2022

Often, he dressed himself quite handsomely—full turban, beaded velvet vest, calico shirt of fine red cloth, a bandolier bag, earrings.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich